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U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion ForumsenFri, 09 Dec 2016 15:23:35 GMTvBulletin60http://forums.usms.org/images/misc/rss.jpgU.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums - Blogs - David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/blog.php?27047-David-W-Cochran
Wed. Jun 19 Easy Afternoon Swimhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29141-Wed-Jun-19-Easy-Afternoon-Swim
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:41:40 GMTSlept in this morning. Figured I could use the extra 2 hours sleep more than an early morning swim. Plus, my left knee hurt all night and was...Slept in this morning. Figured I could use the extra 2 hours sleep more than an early morning swim. Plus, my left knee hurt all night and was almost "frozen" this morning. Very painful and little movement. Got a little better during the day. Strange - it was my right knee, but that has been better. My left ankle and foot had bothered me some. Then, pain started going up my left calf and above my knee. Then, over the past few days the pain has centered around my left knee. Meanwhile, my knee has been feeling fine. We're talking pain at 7 on a scale of 10. Sometimes, when I've been driving for 20 to 30 minutes, stabbing pains will start in my knee. Got to get to the Dr.

Today was my last day at my job. Start a new one tomorrow. Left early today and went to the pool this afternoon for a easy swim to loosen up. Tomorrow is a rest day.

1300 Yards
50 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29141-Wed-Jun-19-Easy-Afternoon-SwimTues., June 18 - Countdown Timehttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29123-Tues-June-18-Countdown-Time
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:51:45 GMT2 workouts/3 days left. Continued taper with Peter and finished up with another timed broken 200. For some reason, my mind doesn't want to do 200's. o I'm working hem, figuring if I can push a 200, I can do a 100 and 50.

2500 yards
80 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29123-Tues-June-18-Countdown-TimeMon. June 16 - 5 More Dayshttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29106-Mon-June-16-5-More-Days
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:52:08 GMTContinued taper with Peter this morning. Working on getting up to sprint speed and then did a broken sprint 200. Have to get my body used to...Continued taper with Peter this morning. Working on getting up to sprint speed and then did a broken sprint 200. Have to get my body used to sprinting.

2250 yards
80 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29106-Mon-June-16-5-More-DaysSun June 16 - Sunday Afternoon Swimhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29087-Sun-June-16-Sunday-Afternoon-Swim
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:12:04 GMTWent to the pool after church today. Just to get a swim in and stretch out. Took about a 1000 yards to loosen up. Then my feet started cramping....Went to the pool after church today. Just to get a swim in and stretch out. Took about a 1000 yards to loosen up. Then my feet started cramping. The pain in my legs is getting worse and I'm have to go to the Dr. to check things out.

2x500 Free on 8:30
4x200 Back w/paddles on 3:30
200 Kick
4x25 Free on :30
4x25 Back on :30
50 Free
50 Back

2300 yards
50 Minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29087-Sun-June-16-Sunday-Afternoon-SwimSat June 15 - Easy Saturdayhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29081-Sat-June-15-Easy-Saturday
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:57:59 GMTSkipped the Nat this morning and went to the outdoor pool at Dublin about 9am. Keith was there and I swam with him ding some of the same stuff and...Skipped the Nat this morning and went to the outdoor pool at Dublin about 9am. Keith was there and I swam with him ding some of the same stuff and also different things. Basically just wanted to stretch out and push a little. No sprints, no long distance. Didn't have m white board s I only kept up with total yardage. Did 4 200's, a few 10's, a bunch of 50's and some 25's.2500 yards55 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29081-Sat-June-15-Easy-SaturdayWed and Fri - June 12 and 14 - Tapering with Peterhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29063-Wed-and-Fri-June-12-and-14-Tapering-with-Peter
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:07:10 GMTHad planned on cutting back before the Alabama Sports Festival next week, but now I'm doing a full taper with Peter. Know I need the speed work and rest, but is is hard resting so much and not putting in more yardage. We'll see how it works.

2500 yards
85 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29063-Wed-and-Fri-June-12-and-14-Tapering-with-PeterTues. June 11 - More Speed Workhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29022-Tues-June-11-More-Speed-Work
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:58:55 GMTStarted out with Ray and Keith and then did small sets of shorter distances on my own. Pushed the sets hard but rested more between. Trying to work...Started out with Ray and Keith and then did small sets of shorter distances on my own. Pushed the sets hard but rested more between. Trying to work on my speed.

3850 yards
80 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29022-Tues-June-11-More-Speed-WorkMon June 10 - Starting More Speed Workhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29006-Mon-June-10-Starting-More-Speed-Work
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:49:15 GMTLooking ahead to the ASF Games on 6/22. Not that I want to blow it out - I want to have fun while seeing where I am. Entered 4 events - 50, 100,...Looking ahead to the ASF Games on 6/22. Not that I want to blow it out - I want to have fun while seeing where I am. Entered 4 events - 50, 100, and 200 Free, and 100 Back. Peter is going to do a full taper. I'll cut back some, but probably not a full taper.

Anyway, got to the pool this morning thinking about speed - doing 25's, 50's , etc. Pool was crowded and Ray was late, so I joined the big guys and did their sets, which was basically 100's on 1:40 - they added strokes and kicks. I just swam and was pretty pleased with my pace.

4550 yards
82 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29006-Mon-June-10-Starting-More-Speed-WorkMon June 10 - Starting More Speed Workhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29005-Mon-June-10-Starting-More-Speed-Work
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:48:28 GMTLooking ahead to the ASF Games on 6/22. Not that I want to blow it out - I want to have fun while seeing where I am. Entered 4 events - 50, 100,...Looking ahead to the ASF Games on 6/22. Not that I want to blow it out - I want to have fun while seeing where I am. Entered 4 events - 50, 100, and 200 Free, and 100 Back. Peter is going to do a full taper. I'll cut back some, but probably not a full taper.

Anyway, got to the pool this morning thinking about speed - doing 25's, 50's , etc. Pool was crowded and Ray was late, so I joined the big guys and did their sets, which was basically 100's on 1:40 - they added strokes and kicks. I just swam and was pretty pleased with my pace.

4550 yards
82 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?29005-Mon-June-10-Starting-More-Speed-WorkSat. June 8 - LCM at the Nathttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28971-Sat-June-8-LCM-at-the-Nat
Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:31:11 GMTMade it to the Nat this morning and swam some LCM. That is still so foreign to me - 50M compared to 25 yards. It is so different.
Swam with...Made it to the Nat this morning and swam some LCM. That is still so foreign to me - 50M compared to 25 yards. It is so different.

Swam with Peter and Dave M. and some of the Hsv group. Dave B. was missing.

4300 meters
90 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28971-Sat-June-8-LCM-at-the-NatFri - June 7 - Catching Uphttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28968-Fri-June-7-Catching-Up
Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:57:12 GMTBeen slow to log my swims this week. Had the end of season softball tournament, accepted a new job, etc. so several late nights and a lot of stress....Been slow to log my swims this week. Had the end of season softball tournament, accepted a new job, etc. so several late nights and a lot of stress.

Won our first two tournament games Monday night, lost the late game Tuesday, and won the champonship game Thursday night and followed it up with Sonic and a swim party. Decided to sleep in on Tuesday, but did drag myself to the pool on Wednesday and Friday.

Wednesday - Swam with Ray for the first 3000 and then on my own. Swam pretty well and pushed the pace.

4300 yards
83 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28968-Fri-June-7-Catching-UpMon June 3 - A New Monthhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28904-Mon-June-3-A-New-Month
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:54:53 GMTTook Saturday off - figured I earned it, plus it was my wedding anniversary. So I stayed home and cooked breakfast.
Today I swam with Ray and...Took Saturday off - figured I earned it, plus it was my wedding anniversary. So I stayed home and cooked breakfast.

Today I swam with Ray and really started the summer season. Told Peter and Terri that I would swim in the Alabama Sports Federation Games with the Madison Dolphins. So, I need to work on speed and swam pretty hard today.

4600 yards
82 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28904-Mon-June-3-A-New-MonthFri May 31 - A 70 Mile Monthhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28876-Fri-May-31-A-70-Mile-Month
Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:04:17 GMTFelt a little better today after a day of rest and did more of a speed workout with Ray and Keith.
Also hit 70.31 miles for the month of May. ...Felt a little better today after a day of rest and did more of a speed workout with Ray and Keith.

Also hit 70.31 miles for the month of May. Never have done that and don't think I want to do it again. 23 workouts averaging more than 3 miles a workout. Too much for me to maintain over several months.

Now through August, workouts will be limited to about 85 minutes and I plan on averaging about 4500 yards working more on speed. Plan on throwing in a quasi-competitive meet June 23 and a 5K postal swim in July. Just cutting back the workouts will be a partial taper for the June meet and I amy do a short full taper just to build up some speed and strength for that with the hope of carrying it forward.

4425 yards
82 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28876-Fri-May-31-A-70-Mile-MonthWednesday, May 29 - Hanging On Part 2http://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28832-Wednesday-May-29-Hanging-On-Part-2
Wed, 29 May 2013 23:12:37 GMTBack to the pool early today. Feeling a little better than yesterday but still tired. A lot of swimming and other things this month. A day off...Back to the pool early today. Feeling a little better than yesterday but still tired. A lot of swimming and other things this month. A day off tomorrow and then finish up May on Friday. Then who knows what June and the rest of the summer will be like.

4800 yards
88 minutes
]]>David W Cochranhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28832-Wednesday-May-29-Hanging-On-Part-2Tuesday, May 28 - Hanging Onhttp://forums.usms.org/entry.php?28816-Tuesday-May-28-Hanging-On
Wed, 29 May 2013 02:24:09 GMTToday was the first day of summer season - meaning we have to be out of the pool by 7am for the youth swim team. That means at most 90 minutes of...Today was the first day of summer season - meaning we have to be out of the pool by 7am for the youth swim team. That means at most 90 minutes of swimming - which in the grand scope of things is probably plenty - it's just 20 minutes less than I have had, if I get to the pool by 5:30 and not 5:50.

This morning my body was really tired. I just sort hung on for the entire swim. Ray was there but I couldn't keep up with him. Right now I am just hanging on through Wednesday and Friday to hit 70 miles. I feel the yardage I have been swimming, but I am going to hit that goal. Then, I am going to change.